Aspen
Avalanchescott scharin · Feb 8, 2014 · Aspen
Weather
Mostly Cloudy Skies, Light Snow Showers,20'F, ~3" new overnite
Snowpack
Western aspect @ ~11100'
Avalanche
Avalanche was Skier triggered on open face that sits above aspen & conifer trees above the midnite mine rd. Vertical drop was ~250' across the the road and into the forest below the road. The avalanche was reported to the Aspen Mtn Ski Patrol @ ~1:30 pm and a hasty team traveled to the site via road from Gondola area. Patrol searched w/ a dog, beacon, recco and probed likely areas. Debris on the road averaged 225 cm- 290cm and was soft slab.